Course de l'Escalade
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About the race
Die Course de l'Escalade is a multi-race city running event in Geneva held on 5–6 December 2026. The organiser presents a programme that mixes popular mass races, school and family races, walking and elite competitions. The event description states that in 2025 more than 59,000 participants took part.
The organising committee gives the event a dual mission: to promote regular physical activity among the general public and to host high-level competitions that attract national and international elite runners. The stated values include joy, respect, solidarity, integration and excellence.
Races and formats listed in the programme include:
- 1.32 km, 35 Hm (Poussin(e)s B / Parents-Children)
- 1.95 km, 35 Hm (Poussin(e)s A)
- 2.35 km, 49 Hm (Ecolier(ère)s / Cadettes)
- 3.3 km + 3.3 km, 158 Hm (Relay, two runners)
- 4.02 km, 82 Hm (Course de la Marmite)
- 4.82 km, 102 Hm (Blocs 2 tours / Juniores / Cadets)
- 7.29 km, 155 Hm (Blocs 3 tours / Escaladélite Men/Women / Juniors)
- 9 km, 79 Hm (Walking / Nordic Walking)
The event takes place in the Canton of Geneva. Registration and timetable information are published by the organiser and include specific race categories such as interschools, interclubs, company teams and mixed relays. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
